Gu Yangcheon has survived wars, betrayals, and the Heavenly Demon herself — but Childhood Friend of the Zenith Chapter 104 might be where his careful control finally costs him. OtakuSignal has the release time, spoilers, and reading links ready before Monday drops.
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Childhood Friend of the Zenith Chapter 103 Recap: Getting Ready for the Next Step
Childhood Friend of the Zenith Chapter 103 kept Gu Yangcheon inside the pressure cooker of Shinryonggwan — every alliance, every conversation, every glance is calculated. The chapter built on the Epic Battle of the Masters arc, showing the aftermath of the high-stakes clashes that have been redefining power rankings inside the tournament.
Yangcheon continues to mask his true level, letting others underestimate him while quietly dismantling every threat around Wi Seol-ah. The chapter ended with the stage being laid for a confrontation — and Chapter 104 is where the pieces land.
Childhood Friend of the Zenith Chapter 104 Spoilers: Gu Yangchun Walks Into a Trap?
No confirmed raws yet, but the novel trajectory and current manhwa pacing point clearly toward one thing:
- The trap is already set — Jang Seonyeon’s plan to open the Demon Gate during the Dragon and Phoenix Tournament requires isolating key targets. Gu Yangcheon, who knows exactly what’s coming, may choose to walk in deliberately — because stopping it from the outside is impossible
- Yangcheon’s control is tested — the novel makes clear he burns everything inside rather than showing his hand. Chapter 104 is likely the chapter where holding that line becomes visibly costly
- Wi Seol-ah’s position becomes dangerous — his entire regression has one axis: she doesn’t die this time. Any move that pulls her closer to Jang Seonyeon’s scheme puts that at risk
- Monday cliffhanger — expect the chapter to close right at the edge of the trap — Yangcheon either stepping in knowingly or someone else being pulled in first
Childhood Friend of the Zenith Chapter 104 Global Release Times — April 26, 2026
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| Region | Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇷 Korea (Source) | KST (UTC+9) | 12:00 AM (April 26) |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | JST (UTC+9) | 12:00 AM (April 26) |
| 🇨🇳 China | CST (UTC+8) | 11:00 PM |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | PHT (UTC+8) | 11:00 PM |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | MYT (UTC+8) | 11:00 PM |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | SGT (UTC+8) | 11:00 PM |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | WIB (UTC+7) | 10:00 PM |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | ICT (UTC+7) | 10:00 PM |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | ICT (UTC+7) | 10:00 PM |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | BST (UTC+6) | 9:00 PM |
| 🇮🇳 India (The Hub!) | IST (UTC+5:30) | 9:30 PM |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | PKT (UTC+5) | 9:00 PM |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Gulf | GST (UTC+4) | 8:00 PM |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | AST (UTC+3) | 7:00 PM |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | TRT (UTC+3) | 7:00 PM |
| 🇷🇺 Russia (Moscow) | MSK (UTC+3) | 7:00 PM |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | EET (UTC+2) | 6:00 PM |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | CEST (UTC+2) | 6:00 PM |
| 🇫🇷 France | CEST (UTC+2) | 6:00 PM |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | CEST (UTC+2) | 6:00 PM |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | CEST (UTC+2) | 6:00 PM |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | BST (UTC+1) | 5:00 PM |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | WEST (UTC+1) | 5:00 PM |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | WAT (UTC+1) | 5:00 PM |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | BRT (UTC-3) | 1:00 PM |
| 🇺🇸 East Coast | ET (UTC-4) | 12:00 PM |
| 🇨🇦 Canada (Toronto) | ET (UTC-4) | 12:00 PM |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | COT (UTC-5) | 11:00 AM |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | CST (UTC-5) | 11:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 Central USA | CT (UTC-5) | 11:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 Mountain USA | MT (UTC-6) | 10:00 AM |
| 🇺🇸 West Coast | PT (UTC-7) | 9:00 AM |
Where to Read Childhood Friend of the Zenith Chapter 104
Official chapters release on Kakaopage. The art in this arc is doing serious work — battle choreography and facial expression alone carry half the emotional weight of each chapter. Don’t flatten that with a low-quality scan.
FAQ — Real Reader Questions
Does Gu Yangcheon actually have feelings for Wi Seol-ah or is he just protecting her out of guilt?
Both — and the story doesn’t let him off the hook on that distinction. His entire regression is motivated by guilt over what happened to her. But across the manhwa, the guilt slowly shifts into something more personal. The novel confirms this fully.
Is this a harem story?
Several girls orbit Yangcheon, and the story acknowledges it. But the novel is clear that Wi Seol-ah is the center of gravity — every other relationship exists in reference to that one. It reads more as a layered romance than a traditional harem.
Does Yangcheon ever reveal his regression to anyone?
Not casually. The weight of the story comes from him carrying that knowledge alone — every decision he makes, every relationship he builds is colored by what he already knows about these people’s futures.